Alonzo Adams Vanderford papers, 1854-1876.

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Alonzo Adams Vanderford papers, 1854-1876.

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Chiefly family letters and Civil War correspondence with his wife, Cynthia Vanderford re military developments, camp life, and affairs at home; including autograph album, 1853-1858, of Cynthia J. Morse. Including letter, 5 July 1858, to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re his trip to Charleston to attend the laying of the cornerstone of the Calhoun monument, with description of the crowd; letter, 28 May 1863, Morris Island, S.C., to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re his return from Charleston, S.C., where he testified at a trial of fourteen African-American slaves caught while attempting to escape behind Federal lines. Letter, 9 July 1863, Morris Island, S.C., to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re the appearance of ironclad ships; letter, 21 Aug. 1863, Fort Johnson, S.C., to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re friendly fire on a Confederate steamer, selling house in Cheraw, and family news; letter, 20 Dec. 1863, Camp DuBoise, to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re execution of a soldier for desertion; letter, 2 Jan. 1864, Camp DuBoise, to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re his new commander. Letter, 10 Feb. 1864, Camp DuBoise, to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., liting items sent home; letter, 18 Mar. 1864, Fort Sumter, S.C., to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re camp life; letter, 22 May 1864, Camp in the Woods near Bermuda Hundred [Chesterfield County, Va.], to Cynthia Vanderford, Cheraw, S.C., re members of his unit killed in a recent action. Also including letters, 6 Mar. 1897-13 Apr. 1899, Alaska and various places, James R. Riggins, to Sallie Vanderford Riggins and his children, Del Rosa, Ca., re his experiences as a gold miner.

204 items and 1 v.

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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